Category: Michael Bisping

  • Michael Bisping believes Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson will do ‘huge numbers’

    Michael Bisping believes Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson will do ‘huge numbers’

    Michael Bisping sees Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson pulling in big pay-per-view numbers for the UFC. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to put his UFC lightweight title on the line against Ferguson on April 18 in Brooklyn, NY. Fight fans are crossing their fingers as this matchup has been booked several times in the past but to […]

  • Michael Bisping encourages Luke Rockhold to retire

    Michael Bisping encourages Luke Rockhold to retire

    Former Strikeforce and UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has been knocked out in several of his most recent fights, and Michael Bisping — the man behind one of those knockouts — believes the American would be wise to hang up the gloves. https://youtu.be/PHwXfjwrGG8 “Listen, he’s right,” Bisping said on his Believe You Me Podcast (via […]

  • Justin Gaethje and Michael Bisping break down Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson

    Justin Gaethje and Michael Bisping have weighed in on the likely matchup between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. UFC president Dana White recently confirmed to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto a lightweight title bout between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson is being targeted for April 18. This would be “The Eagle’s” third title defense and Ferguson’s […]

  • Michael Bisping scoffs at Ben Askren retiring over a hip replacement

    Michael Bisping scoffs at Ben Askren retiring over a hip replacement

    Michael Bisping is not buying that Ben Askren retired from the sport of mixed martial arts due to his need for a hip replacement. The former UFC middleweight champion discussed Askren’s recently announced retirement on his most recent edition of the ‘Believe You Me’ podcast where he insinuated that hip replacement is not career-ending surgery, […]

  • Michael Bisping thinks Tyson Fury could be formidable in UFC

    Michael Bisping thinks Tyson Fury could be formidable in UFC

    UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping can see Tyson Fury making a smooth transition to MMA. Fury has expressed interest in sharing the Octagon with top UFC heavyweights in the future. The lineal boxing heavyweight champion is set to meet Deontay Wilder a second time in early 2020. First, Wilder must take care of business […]

  • Michael Bisping reflects on career-altering performance in Manchester

    Michael Bisping reflects on career-altering performance in Manchester

    Michael Bisping has become a household name in MMA, particularly for British fans who are inspired by the former champion’s UFC journey. Now an MMA analyst and podcast connoisseur, Bisping often reflects on his fighting legacy, including his fight against Denis Kang on his home turf at UFC Manchester. Writing on Twitter, Bisping recounted the […]

  • Michael Bisping calls ‘bullsh*t’ on Nate Diaz’s excuses for UFC 244 loss

    Michael Bisping calls ‘bullsh*t’ on Nate Diaz’s excuses for UFC 244 loss

    Nate Diaz believes he would’ve turned up the heat on Jorge Masvidal in the championship rounds, but Michael Bisping isn’t buying it. Diaz and Masvidal shared the Octagon inside Madison Square Garden in New York City earlier this month. The bout headlined the historic UFC 244 main event. For the first, and likely last time, […]

  • Michael Bisping has ‘zero respect’ for Nate Diaz teasing retirement

    Michael Bisping has ‘zero respect’ for Nate Diaz teasing retirement

    Michael Bisping isn’t a fan of how Nate Diaz has handled his UFC 244 defeat. Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal ended in anti-climatic fashion for some. The two headlined UFC 244 inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. Before the fourth round could begin, the Octagon-side doctor determined that the cuts on Diaz’s eyebrow and […]

  • Michael Bisping: Demian Maia was the worst possible matchup for Ben Askren

    Michael Bisping: Demian Maia was the worst possible matchup for Ben Askren

    Michael Bisping always believed that Demian Maia would prove to be a tough matchup for Ben Askren. This past Saturday, Askren returned to Singapore to meet Maia in a welterweight clash. The bout headlined UFC Singapore in Kallang. “Funky” was hoping to rebound from his record-setting knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal back in July. It […]

  • Michael Bisping agrees with Dana White on Conor McGregor no longer being the man

    Michael Bisping agrees with Dana White on Conor McGregor no longer being the man

    Michael Bisping sides with Dana White on the belief that Conor McGregor is no longer “the man” in the UFC. White recently told The Boston Globe that McGregor has lost the distinction of being called “the man” to UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. “The Eagle” submitted McGregor back in Oct. 2018. “Khabib is the man […]

  • Michael Bisping reacts to Conor McGregor’s alleged SUV incident

    Michael Bisping reacts to Conor McGregor’s alleged SUV incident

    Michael Bisping caught wind of Conor McGregor allegedly being banned from a club and he isn’t exactly sold on the story. A report from Insider.com claims that McGregor’s entourage has been accused of forcing a bottle service girl into their SUV after spending some time inside Delilah, a restaurant/club in Los Angeles. The report claims […]

  • Michael Bisping undergoes ‘a total knee replacement’

    Michael Bisping undergoes ‘a total knee replacement’

    Michael Bisping took a lot of punishment throughout his legendary fighting career — and we’re not just talking about his now infamous glass eye. The former UFC middleweight champion recently underwent a “total knee replacement” to repair injuries he sustained during his Hall of Fame career. Bisping detailed this successful procedure on Instagram: Warning: Some of […]

  • Michael Bisping inspires new rap song

    Michael Bisping inspires new rap song

    Michael Bisping has become a source of inspiration in the music industry. Genesis Elijah is a 38-year old British rapper who released a song called Bisping on Twitter. In the lyrics, he discussed the struggle of overcoming hurdles and maintaining faith in yourself. He sampled Michael Bisping’s inspiring speech at the beginning of the song. […]

  • Dana White claims Michael Bisping didn’t fool any doctors with fake eye

    Dana White claims Michael Bisping didn’t fool any doctors with fake eye

    Dana White doesn’t believe that Michael Bisping could pull the wool over the eyes of doctors after it was revealed that he has a prosthetic eye. Much to the shock of the internet, Michael Bisping took out his prosthetic eye in a clip that has since gone viral. On his MMA podcast, Believe You Me, […]

  • Michael Bisping says Israel Adesanya can overtake Conor McGregor as biggest UFC star

    Michael Bisping says Israel Adesanya can overtake Conor McGregor as biggest UFC star

    Michael Bisping feels Israel Adesanya may be able to surpass Conor McGregor in terms of star power. McGregor is widely recognized as the biggest mixed martial arts star. The “Notorious” one has made his mark in mainstream media and become a household name. With McGregor’s run-ins outside the Octagon, however, some believe that his shine […]

  • Chael Sonnen reacts to Michael Bisping’s prosthetic eye

    Chael Sonnen reacts to Michael Bisping’s prosthetic eye

    Chael Sonnen has praised Michael Bisping’s toughness and ability to overcome adversity. Bisping surprised fight fans when he popped out his prosthetic eye during an edition of his Believe You Me podcast. For many, it was their first time knowing that Bisping had a fake eye. Back in Dec. 2018, “The Count” told Joe Rogan […]

  • Michael Bisping says Tyron Woodley needs to accept loss to Kamaru Usman

    Michael Bisping says Tyron Woodley needs to accept loss to Kamaru Usman

    Michael Bisping advises Tyron Woodley to just accept his loss to Kamaru Usman and get back on the horse. Back in March, Woodley was shutout by Usman in their UFC welterweight title bout. Usman turned in a brilliant performance and nabbed every round to take the title away from “The Chosen One.” Since that bout, […]

  • VIDEO | Michael Bisping pops out prosthetic eye during podcast

    VIDEO | Michael Bisping pops out prosthetic eye during podcast

    Michael Bisping had an incredible MMA career, culminating with a UFC middleweight title win, but he paid a hefty price for his success. At the height of his career, he sustained a nasty eye injury, and now wears a prosthetic eye as a result. Bisping flaunted his false eye during a recent episode of his […]

  • Michael Bisping: Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier III is in rear-view mirror

    Michael Bisping: Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier III is in rear-view mirror

    UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping believes the ship has sailed on a third bout between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier. Jones and Cormier have had an intense rivalry that turned personal over the years. Jones is officially 1-0, 1 NC over Cormier. He would’ve been 2-0 with a knockout victory, but he was popped […]

  • VIDEO | Yair Rodriguez snaps on Michael Bisping at UFC Mexico

    VIDEO | Yair Rodriguez snaps on Michael Bisping at UFC Mexico

    Yair Rodriguez was visibly upset after his bout with Jeremy Stephens was ruled a no-contest, and things only got worse when Michael Bisping attempted to calm him down. ‘El Pantera’ was taking on ‘Lil Heathen’ in the highly anticipated headliner of last night’s UFC Mexico event. Unfortunately for both men, and fight fans alike, the […]

  • Michael Bisping expects Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal buildup to be uneventful

    Michael Bisping expects Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal buildup to be uneventful

    Michael Bisping believes those hoping for a heated buildup to Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal will be disappointed. On Nov. 2, Diaz and Masvidal will do battle for the one-time only BMF championship. The welterweight clash is set to headline UFC 244 inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. The seeds for this bout […]

  • Michael Bisping: Kelvin Gastelum is a ‘ballsy’ fight for Darren Till

    Michael Bisping: Kelvin Gastelum is a ‘ballsy’ fight for Darren Till

    Michael Bisping believes Darren Till is in a high-risk, high-reward situation. Till is set to move up to the middleweight division when he takes on Kelvin Gastelum. The bout is scheduled for UFC 244 on Nov. 2. The action is being held inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. In terms of size, Till […]

  • Michael Bisping reveals the biggest rival of his career

    Michael Bisping reveals the biggest rival of his career

    Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping (30-9 MMA) had some major rivalries during his UFC career, but there is one that tops his list. ‘The Count’ had fierce rivalries with opponents such as Vitor Belfort, Jorge Rivera, Jason Miller, Luke Rockhold, Dan Henderson and Anderson Silva, but his biggest beef was apparently with the public. […]

  • Michael Bisping: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier lacks hype

    Michael Bisping: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier lacks hype

    Michael Bisping doesn’t see UFC 242, which will be headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier, bringing in high pay-per-view numbers. On Sept. 7, Nurmagomedov will take on Poirier in a lightweight title unification bout. “The Eagle” holds the lightweight title, while Poirier is recognized as the interim champion. Something’s got to give and we’ll […]

  • Michael Bisping gives take on Conor McGregor apology

    Michael Bisping gives take on Conor McGregor apology

    When video surfaced showing Conor McGregor punching an older man at a bar in Dublin, the Irish star immediately had some explaining to do. McGregor did that explaining in an interview with ESPN last week, and also offered an apology.  “In reality, it doesn’t matter what happened there,” McGregor said. “I was in the wrong. […]

  • Michael Bisping: Masvidal vs. Diaz more exciting than Usman vs. Covington

    Michael Bisping: Masvidal vs. Diaz more exciting than Usman vs. Covington

    According to Michael Bisping, a potential welterweight contender bout between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz is a bigger deal than the upcoming welterweight title fight between champ Kamaru Usman and challenger Colby Covington. After successfully beating Anthony Pettis at UFC 241, Diaz called for a fight against the formidable contender Masvidal. Masvidal was receptive of […]

  • Michael Bisping says Conor McGregor would be ‘B-side’ in Nate Diaz trilogy bout

    Michael Bisping says Conor McGregor would be ‘B-side’ in Nate Diaz trilogy bout

    Michael Bisping believes Nate Diaz has surpassed Conor McGregor in terms of popularity in the fight game. Since his August 2016 rematch against McGregor, Diaz has been disputing the notion that he can’t draw outside of sharing the Octagon with McGregor. He’s been at odds with UFC president Dana White, who once claimed that Diaz […]

  • Michael Bisping discusses potential roadblock for Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal

    Michael Bisping discusses potential roadblock for Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal

    Michael Bisping likes the idea of Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal, but he feels it isn’t likely to happen next. Diaz is scheduled to take on Anthony Pettis this Saturday night (Aug. 17) in the co-main event of UFC 241. This will be Diaz’s first bout since Aug. 2016, where he dropped a majority decision […]